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Italian Wooden Ottomans or Benches, 1940s, Set of Two
Italian Wooden Ottomans or Benches, 1940s, Set of Two

Italian Wooden Ottomans or Benches, 1940s, Set of Two

Located in Savona, IT

This pair of Italian ottomans or benches feature shapes and materials reminiscent of the

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

1940s Swiss Army Blanket as Padded Bench with Steel Legs
1940s Swiss Army Blanket as Padded Bench with Steel Legs

1940s Swiss Army Blanket as Padded Bench with Steel Legs

Located in Madison, WI

Bench upholstered in a vintage Swiss Army blanket sits atop curved steel legs. Blanket is part of

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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Salon Bench
Salon Bench

Salon Bench

Sold|$3,200

Salon Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This massive 1940s salon bench has classic elegant lines, and is covered in its orignal fabric

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Vintage 1940s American Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Jacques Quinet 1940s Attributed to Powerful Big Bench in Brushed Steel
Jacques Quinet 1940s Attributed to Powerful Big Bench in Brushed Steel

Jacques Quinet 1940s Attributed to Powerful Big Bench in Brushed Steel

By Jacques Quinet

Located in Paris, ile de france

Jacques Quinet 1940s attributed to powerful big bench in solid brushed steel newly recovered in

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Art Deco Snow White Lacquered Long Sitting Bench, circa 1940s
French Art Deco Snow White Lacquered Long Sitting Bench, circa 1940s

French Art Deco Snow White Lacquered Long Sitting Bench, circa 1940s

Located in Hialeah, FL

A long French Art Deco snow white lacquered mahogany sitting bench, circa 1940s. Newly upholstered

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Gilded Bench
Gilded Bench

Gilded Bench

Sold|$1,450

Gilded Bench

Located in North Egremont, MA

1940's Italian gilt metal bench. Gilt iron with red under paint showing through

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Vintage 1940s Italian Benches

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Bench
Art Deco Bench

Art Deco Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous metal 1940's Art Deco bench with Egyptian theme. Original paint.

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Vintage 1940s American Benches

French Hand Carved Bench
French Hand Carved Bench

French Hand Carved Bench

Located in New York, NY

Hand Carved Bench. French, 1940's

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Vintage 1940s French Benches

French 40's Oak Bench
French 40's Oak Bench

French 40's Oak Bench

Located in New York, NY

A Very Pure Dark Oak Bench, French, 1940's

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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Long Steel Bench
Vintage French Long Steel Bench

Vintage French Long Steel Bench

Located in Hudson, NY

a very charming french steel bench circa 1940's, in its original cream finish. perfect for large

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Steel

Porch Bench
Porch Bench

Porch Bench

Sold|$781

Porch Bench

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A pressed steel swinging porch bench. American 1940s. H: 81 W:163 D:64 CM

Category

Mid-20th Century American Benches

1940s Arts & Crafts Blue Vinyl Daybed
1940s Arts & Crafts Blue Vinyl Daybed

1940s Arts & Crafts Blue Vinyl Daybed

Located in Maastricht, NL

Beautiful Arts & Crafts piece from the 1940s in original condition. Small hole at the side of the

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Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Wood Bench
Ebonized Wood Bench

Ebonized Wood Bench

Located in New York, NY

Ebonized wood bench. USA, 1940's

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Vintage 1940s French Benches

Pair of Wrought Iron Stools / Benches
Pair of Wrought Iron Stools / Benches

Pair of Wrought Iron Stools / Benches

By René Prou

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of glamorous French wrought iron cross base stools with brass decorative accents, c.1940s

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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Bronze

Antique Chinese Elmwood Bench
Antique Chinese Elmwood Bench

Antique Chinese Elmwood Bench

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary Thick Top Antique Chinese Elmwood Bench, Circa 1940's Shanxi Region 90

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Benches

Pair of Italian 1940s Stools by Arch. Gherardo Bosio, Firenze
Pair of Italian 1940s Stools by Arch. Gherardo Bosio, Firenze

Pair of Italian 1940s Stools by Arch. Gherardo Bosio, Firenze

By Gherardo Bosio

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Pair of solid wood 1940s pretty shaped stools newly upholstered with dark velvet. The price is for

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Art Deco Italian Briar Root Ottomans or Beches, 1940s, Set of Two
Art Deco Italian Briar Root Ottomans or Beches, 1940s, Set of Two

Art Deco Italian Briar Root Ottomans or Beches, 1940s, Set of Two

Located in Savona, IT

These Art Decò Italian ottomans are made from briar root and were produced during the 1940s. They

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Wood

Pair of 1940's Painted Benches
Pair of 1940's Painted Benches

Pair of 1940's Painted Benches

Located in New York, NY

1940's painted wood benches upholstered in black and ivory striped fabric. Can be sold

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Vintage 1940s American Stools

1940's French Work Bench
1940's French Work Bench

1940's French Work Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is another great example of recycling furniture for use in our current lifestyle. Originally used as a carpenter's workbench now a clever French dealer is adding a wine bottle...

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Vintage 1940s French Sofa Tables

Materials

Chestnut

ENGLISH 1940'S INDIAN ROSEWOOD TABLE  OR BENCH
ENGLISH 1940'S INDIAN ROSEWOOD TABLE  OR BENCH

ENGLISH 1940'S INDIAN ROSEWOOD TABLE OR BENCH

Located in San Francisco, CA

A LYRICAL ENGLISH 1940'S INDIAN ROSEWOOD SLATTED AND SPACED WATERFALL TABLE. The gently bowed

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Vintage 1940s English Tables

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Bench Stool c. 1940's Attrib. Dorothy Draper
Hollywood Regency Upholstered Bench Stool c. 1940's Attrib. Dorothy Draper

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Bench Stool c. 1940's Attrib. Dorothy Draper

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Long Beach, CA

Elegant Hollywood Regency Upholstered Bench Stool c. 1940's attributed to Dorothy Draper. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1940s American Stools

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1940s Leather Gym Bench
1940s Leather Gym Bench

1940s Leather Gym Bench

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Leather gym bench from the 1940s. The bench is in its good original condition with great patina.

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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench

1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Leather gym seat from the 1940s. It is in good condition, nice patina.  

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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s Make-up Table And Bench
1940s Make-up Table And Bench

1940s Make-up Table And Bench

Located in Vienna, AT

Fancy make-up table from the 1940s. Elegant lines with a shelf and two drawers. New, striped

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Vanities

Materials

Brass

1940s Birchwood Sofa Bench/Settee by Carl Malmsten
1940s Birchwood Sofa Bench/Settee by Carl Malmsten

1940s Birchwood Sofa Bench/Settee by Carl Malmsten

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Hudson, NY

Sofa bench in birchwood from Sweden by designer Carl Malmsten covered in a striped wool fabric

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian 1940s Long Stool or Bench by Borsani
Italian 1940s Long Stool or Bench by Borsani

Italian 1940s Long Stool or Bench by Borsani

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in London, GB

This vintage stool/bench in carved ash wooden frame and polished dark stripes, reupholstered in

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20th Century Italian Stools

A Pair of 1940s-50s Stainwood Upholstered Benches of X-Form
A Pair of 1940s-50s Stainwood Upholstered Benches of X-Form

A Pair of 1940s-50s Stainwood Upholstered Benches of X-Form

Located in Long Island City, NY

The purple and black weave linen upholstered seats on scrolled x-form satinwood frames ending in brass sabots.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Footstools

Materials

Linen

Set of Midcentury brazilian Bar with Benches by Zanine Caldas, 1940s
Set of Midcentury brazilian Bar with Benches by Zanine Caldas, 1940s

Set of Midcentury brazilian Bar with Benches by Zanine Caldas, 1940s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Set of Midcentury brazilian Bar with Benches by Zanine Caldas, 1940s This set of bar stools was

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Plywood

Solid Varnished Oak and Buttoned Wool Sofa or Bench, Denmark, 1940s
Solid Varnished Oak and Buttoned Wool Sofa or Bench, Denmark, 1940s

Solid Varnished Oak and Buttoned Wool Sofa or Bench, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Hudson, NY

A classic sofa or bench in solid varnished oak base, sideband armrests. Seat and back in gorgeous

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Oak, Wool

Vintage Deacon Hall Bench
Vintage Deacon Hall Bench

Vintage Deacon Hall Bench

Located in New York, NY

Lacquered Deacon Chair / Settle Bench 1940s, USA Lacquered with a light blue on dark blue

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Spanish Revival Tall Settee
1940s Spanish Revival Tall Settee

1940s Spanish Revival Tall Settee

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1940's walnut bench with new linen and Spanish pattern upholstery. 80" L x 45.5" H x 39" D

Category

Vintage 1940s Settees

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Industrial Jewelers Bench/ Work Table
Industrial Jewelers Bench/ Work Table

Industrial Jewelers Bench/ Work Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

Industrial 1940s Jewelers work bench and steel legs. This work bench has a single drawer or desk

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel

Long Danish 1940s Mahogany High-Back Settee
Long Danish 1940s Mahogany High-Back Settee

Long Danish 1940s Mahogany High-Back Settee

Located in Hudson, NY

Danish cabinetmaker mahogany four-seater bench/settee, 1940s; newly reupholstered.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees

Pair of Hollis Jones Style Lucite U-Benches
Pair of Hollis Jones Style Lucite U-Benches

Pair of Hollis Jones Style Lucite U-Benches

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hollis Jones style Lucite U-benches stools 1940s, newly upholstered, a pair from a Palm Beach

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Lucite

Pair of Green Silk Upholstered Iron Circular Benches
Pair of Green Silk Upholstered Iron Circular Benches

Pair of Green Silk Upholstered Iron Circular Benches

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Pair of green silk upholstered iron and gilt iron circular benches. French late 1940s. In the style

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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Vintage French Faux Bois Garden Bench
Vintage French Faux Bois Garden Bench

Vintage French Faux Bois Garden Bench

Located in Encinitas, CA

Lovely 1940s French faux bois garden bench from the South of France. Good aged patina. Measures

Category

Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cement

1940s Leather Gym Bench
1940s Leather Gym Bench

1940s Leather Gym Bench

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Leather gym bench from the 1940s. Very good original condition, nice patina. Measurements of the

Category

20th Century European Industrial Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s Leather Gym Pommel Horse Bench
1940s Leather Gym Pommel Horse Bench

1940s Leather Gym Pommel Horse Bench

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Leather gym pommel horse bench with handles, from the 1940s. The bench is in very good condition

Category

20th Century German Industrial Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940s Leather Gym Pommel Horse Bench
1940s Leather Gym Pommel Horse Bench

1940s Leather Gym Pommel Horse Bench

Located in Cimelice, Czech republic

Leather gym pommel horse with handles from the 1940s. It is in very good original condition.

Category

20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Oak Bench or Side Table, France, 1940s
Antique Oak Bench or Side Table, France, 1940s

Antique Oak Bench or Side Table, France, 1940s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid oak bench for indoor or outdoor. One wooden plug was missing and has been replaced with a new

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

French Reconstruction Era Benches Pair, 1940s
French Reconstruction Era Benches Pair, 1940s

French Reconstruction Era Benches Pair, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes

, simplicity, functionalism: The general characteristics of the benches pair here. You can use this pair as two

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Exceptional 1940s Neoclassical Bench by Maison Jansen
Exceptional 1940s Neoclassical Bench by Maison Jansen

Exceptional 1940s Neoclassical Bench by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Fancy bench in wrought iron with leather cousin Perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand-Carved Guatemalan Bench, circa 1940s
Vintage Hand-Carved Guatemalan Bench, circa 1940s

Vintage Hand-Carved Guatemalan Bench, circa 1940s

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This wonderful large bench is made of hardwood and features scalloped edges along the back and

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Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Benches

Materials

Wood

Jean-Charles Moreux Gilded Iron and Leather Bench, France, 1940s
Jean-Charles Moreux Gilded Iron and Leather Bench, France, 1940s

Jean-Charles Moreux Gilded Iron and Leather Bench, France, 1940s

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Hudson, NY

Exceptional detail in this Classic bench by Jean-Charles Moreux with finely shaped and gilded

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Iron

1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat

1940s Spanish Gilt Iron Bench with Upholstered Seat

Located in New York, NY

Spanish gilt iron bench with newly upholstered seat, Spain, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Benches

Materials

Iron

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1940s Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s bench you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1940s bench was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1940s bench you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s bench bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s bench over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Bench?

Prices for a 1940s bench start at $279 and top out at $27,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1940s Bench
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    A prayer bench, also known as a hassock or prie-dieu, is a piece of furniture that you can kneel on when praying. It helps to keep your knees feeling comfortable and elevated off the floor. Shop a variety of prayer benches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
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    Some types of benches designed primarily for indoor use include storage benches, entry benches, backless benches, settee benches and dining benches. Garden benches, memorial benches and planter benches are three types commonly displayed outdoors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage and antique benches.
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    A telephone bench, sometimes called a gossip-bench, is a bench that features an attached side-table at one end. These styles became popular after the telephone was invented in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary telephone benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A parametric bench is a long seating solution made out of evenly spaced rows of wood. Because of the precision required to create the complex pieces, construction of parametric furniture normally uses computer-controlled manufacturing machinery. Find a collection of parametric furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
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    A deacon’s bench is a long bench with a back, and often arms, made up of spindles or slats. It is typically crafted from wood and often used as an entryway bench or at the foot of a bed. On 1stDibs, find a range of deacon’s benches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
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    A cobbler’s bench is a low-to-the-ground wooden bench that has a backless seat on one end and a workstation on the other.
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    A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
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    Settle benches are long wooden benches with arms and tall backs. They were common in Europe during the first half of the 18th century.
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    A mission bench is a long rectangular bench, often with a mid-height back and open arms. The bench is made out of wood, oak to be specific, and sometimes even animal skin. You’ll find a collection of mission benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A teak bench is a bench that is constructed from teak, which is a kind of tropical hardwood which is mostly used for making chairs, seats and even boats. Appreciated for its dense grain and rich luster, old-growth teak was a sought-after material among mid-century modern designers. With proper care, a teak bench can last for nearly 70 years! Find your long-lasting teak bench on 1stDibs.
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    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
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    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
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    A piano bench is called a duet bench, it is generally wide enough for two people to sit, and its width is in proportion to the width of the piano. A collection of antique and vintage piano benches can be found in varying colors on 1stDibs.
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    A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
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    There is no single most durable outdoor bench. Aluminum, steel and cast iron can all make for strong, sturdy benches, but other factors like how well you maintain a piece and the quality of the craftsmanship will affect how long a particular piece lasts. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of outdoor benches.
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    Gossip benches, also known as telephone benches, became popular shortly after the telephone was invented in the 1870s. They’re still made to this day, and are beloved by many homeowners and interior designers for their vintage flair. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary gossip benches from some of the world’s top sellers.